Computed Radiography for Weld Inspection in Accordance to ISO 17636-02
By: Genevieve M. Barsales
The Philippine Welding Society (PWS) hosted a webinar entitled Computed Radiography for Weld Inspection in Accordance to ISO 17636-02. The speaker, Mr. Dennis Kiesel, is a Certified Measurement and Controls engineer from Baker Hughes Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd, the webinar was attended by 188 participants from the academe and industry.
Computed radiography offers the following benefits to the users: reusable imaging plates, no darkroom or chemicals required; reduced exposure and processing time; and easier digital data exchange and archiving.
The advantages will translate not only to a reduced production time and cost. These will also increase productivity that will result in an increase in production and profit. The use of both the hardware and software will be a great help for companies that are recovering from the effects of the pandemic. The webinar was also helpful in introducing students to the leading technologies used in the market.
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PH’s Center of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing Opens Today
June 14, 2021, Taguig City – The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) opened its doors to the public today in its launching and inauguration. The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Sec. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, led the momentous event.
Ribbon-cutting: (L to R) DOST-PCIEERD Dir. Enrico C. Paringit, USec Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, DOST Sec. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, DOST-MIRDC Executive Director Robert O. Dizon, and AMCen Program Leader Engr. Fred P. Liza during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the AMCen,
Unveiling of AMCen Marker: (L to R) Engr. Fred P, Liza, Dir. Enrico C. Paringit, DOST Sec. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, DOST Usec Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, and DOST-MIRDC Executive Director Robert O. Dizon
The AMCen, whose vision is to be a technology hub for additive manufacturing that features cutting-edge rapid prototyping capabilities, earned the support of other government agencies such as the Department of Finance and the Department of Trade and Industry.
Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the DTI expressed his department’s excitement for all the opportunities that the AMCen will bring. He shared that among the country's innovative start-up ecosystem, only roughly 6% is into product manufacturing because of the huge upfront investment required. Now with the AMCen, Sec. Lopez said that 'additive manufacturing will hopefully encourage more start-ups to venture into manufacturing and establish their own micro-factories.'
The Department of Finance acknowledged that the pandemic taught our country that we urgently need to adopt new technologies in the way we do things. The DOF Secretary, in his Keynote Message, said that businesses will have to invest in innovation and technology as the country recovers from the pandemic. He advised local enterprises to team up with the AMCen ‘to explore how they can adopt additive manufacturing processes to improve their production lines.’ The DOF top executive also said that the AMCen is a ‘good starting point to upskill and retool our workers on advanced manufacturing technologies.’
DOST Secretary Dela Peña shared with all the guests and viewers the DOST's support to the initiatives of the AMCen in developing a pool of additive manufacturing experts and in expanding its capabilities. He assured the country to ‘expect more trained engineers, scientists, and well-versed technicians achieving prominent breakthroughs in the development of innovative additive manufacturing technologies, products, processes, and materials.’
The AMCen is located inside the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) Compound, along Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan.
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- This training course is an introduction to the plastic injection machine operation. The learning content includes the different types of injection machines, structures, and their significance.
- Trainees will be able to understand the basic operations of injection molding, as well as the classification of plastic and mold parts.
DOST Assures Continuous Support to the Metalworking Industry
by Faith P. Macatangay
Taguig City, Metro Manila– The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) expressed its unwavering support to the local manufacturing sector in the virtually held 31st MIAP General Assembly and Election, May 21, 2021.
With this year’s theme “Sustainable Collaboration of Public and Private Stakeholders for Agri-Industrial Modernization in the New Normal,” DOST Secretary Fortunato T. dela Peña looked back at how the DOST was established, how it evolved, and how it carries out research and development for the advancement of various industries including the metals industry.
Sec. dela Peña firmly believes in the capabilities of the country’s manufacturing sector and the metals industry’s leading role in propelling the country towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. In his concluding message, he congratulated the Metalworking Industries Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MIAP) and shared that he is positively looking forward to future partnerships.
MIAP is a trade association initiated by the Philippine government through the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) to answer the need for a body that can represent the metalworking industry sector.
